PSY 390 Week 1 Individual Assignment Learning and Cognition Paper
Prepare a 1,000 to 1,500-word paper in which you examine the concept of learning, and how it is
related to cognition. In your examination, be sure to address the following questions:
What is the definition of learning? What role does behavior play in learning?
What are two different types of learning? Be sure to describe each one in your response.
What is the relationship between learning and cognition? Provide several specific examples.

PSY 390 Week 2 Individual Assignment Operant Conditioning Paper
Prepare a 1,000 to 1,500-word paper in which you examine the theory of operant conditioning. In
your examination, be sure to address the following items:
Describe the theory of operant conditioning.
Compare and contrast positive and negative reinforcement.
Determine which form of reinforcement is the most effective. Explain your reasoning.
Select a scenario in which you would apply operant conditioning to shape behavior.
Create a reinforcement schedule for your selected behavior and prepare a chart in which you
illustrate how you would apply your schedule to the scenario of your choice.

PSY 390 Week 3 Individual Assignment Classical Conditioning Paper
Prepare a 1,000 to 1,500-word paper in which you examine the theory of Classical Conditioning.
In your examination, be sure to address the following:
Describe the theory of Classical Conditioning.
Select a scenario in which you would apply Classical Conditioning Theory (e.g., train your dog
to sit, train your partner to clean the house).
Describe your selected scenario and prepare a chart in which you illustrate how you would apply
Classical Conditioning Theory to the scenario.

PSY 390 Week 4 Individual Assignment Piaget Chart
Create a chart in which you describe the stages of Piagetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theory of Cognitive Development. For each
stage, identify a task that a child could perform. APA format is also required for this assignment. I
would like to see a chart and or diagram of the stages, as well as written work beneath the chart going
into to more detail about each stage.

a)
In preparation for this assignment, select one theorist from each of the following
paradigms:
1)
Cognitive
a)
Max Wertheimer (Gestalt Theory)
b)
Jean Piaget
c)
Edward Tolman
d)
Albert Bandura
2)
Neuro-physiological and Evolutionary
a)
Donald Hebb
b)
Robert Bolles
Be sure to obtain faculty approval for your selected theorist prior to beginning this assignment.
Online students will submit a 13 to 15 slide Microsoft速 PowerPoint速 presentation. In your
presentation, be sure to address the following items:
Discuss the contributions that your selected theorist made to the field of learning and cognition.
Provide a framework for the theoretical concepts associated with your theorists.
Analyze the modern-day relevancy of the model (e.g., media advertisements, education).